Contemplating the Sword (品剑思)

Inscription

The scholar, unburdened by petty worries, dispatches the bright moon to ascend the lofty tower, seeking health and longevity. Plucking leaves and flying flowers to slay tigers and wolves, the sword's long cry drives away ghosts in throngs. The painting opens up a new vista, the poem creates vast waves that agitate the lake. Figures of ages past look askance, having already ascended the peak, they permit the traveler to prevail. Flowers are unbroken, Xiaotian Zhou. Pointing to the clouds, the rain is called back, eternal thoughts are exhausted, and the spirit is thick and vigorous. Rising against the wind, one wishes to roam the heavens. In the spring of Renyin, Nancun.

书生不见小人愁，差遣明月上高楼，康而寿。摘叶飞花弑虎狼，昆剑长鸣群鬼走，画成新意开气象，诗作浩波荡湖头。千秋人物斜眼看，已登峰头许胜游。花无缺，小天周。指点云飞雨收，亘古一念尽，蓬蓬意气稠。凌风欲起九天遨。壬寅春，南邨。

Seal

Beside the poem: “Nan Cun” (artist’s name). Lower right: “Listen with respect, act with caution” (恭听慎行).

Condition

Excellent

Authenticity & Origin

Acquired directly from the artist, with a gallery-issued certificate of authenticity.Learn More